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Question 1
Easy
What does the element stiffness matrix represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between force and displacement.
Question 2
Easy
What is the purpose of boundary conditions in finite element analysis?
💡 Hint: How do we ensure our models reflect the physical environment?
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Question 1
What does the element stiffness matrix quantify?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between forces and displacements.
Question 2
True or False: The global stiffness matrix is a compilation of individual element stiffness matrices.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of the global stiffness matrix in FEA.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A cantilever beam is subjected to a point load at its free end. Derive the stiffness equation for this element.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between deflection and load application.
Question 2
Given a truss system, apply changes in the boundary conditions. Analyze how this affects the global stiffness matrix derivation.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you change a support from pinned to fixed.
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